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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional, caring staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 78 Google reviews
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Carlsbad by the Sea has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional, caring staff members and engaging activity and coordination programs. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Families considering Carlsbad By The Sea can expect a beautiful, oceanfront facility praised for its exceptional staff attentiveness and engaging activity programs. While many residents and visitors highlight the high-end atmosphere and professional care, one reviewer reported significant difficulty retrieving a deposit refund following a decision not to move in.
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“The staff is all very involved and know most or all of their clients names, by heart. The activities coordinators are amazing. They are always thinking of new things to do with clients, today doing chair volleyball.”
“I've lived at CBTS since mid-2021 and strongly believe that finding a better option for continuing care would be next to impossible. Of course the location on the ocean is a huge plus, but more importantly, I think, is the fact that residents here get exceptional care no matter which stage of life they're in or what level of care they require.”
“Looking for an excellent place to recover from new hip surgery and or whatever ails you? Wonderful selection of food and patient/professional waitstaff. I felt like I was in a five-star restaurant while I recovered”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Carlsbad by the Sea shows recurring issues with fire safety and smoke prevention systems across all three surveys, with problems like faulty sprinkler systems, missing exit signs, and inadequate smoke doors appearing repeatedly. The facility also has ongoing deficiencies in medication management and food safety that have persisted from 2023 into 2024. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety and pharmacy service issues suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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